Choosing between a Mac or PC is like selecting an apple or a slice of cake. Both items are appealing but one is a better choice. The Mac vs. PC debate has proven to be one the most controversial topics. Both electronic platforms offer their advantages and disadvantages, it’s important to understand those before you decide to make a purchase. Steve Jobs introduced the original Macintosh computer on January 10, 1984; since then the PC hasn’t been any competition. With so many computers on the market, making a decision on what to buy seems to become more challenging. However, a true computer guru will always choose an apple product!
No matter how you look at it, a Mac will cost more than buying a standard PC because of its quality. Although Apple offers an iMac that is slightly below $1,000, some will argue that the price is nearly double the cost of buying a PC. Unlike Apple, PC's are built by dozens of manufacturers. Mac computers have better quality because Apple controls their own manufacturing (Mei, 2014). They can design the software's architecture and have a limited number of hardware combinations. Additionally, they spend more money on quality components i.e. aluminum cases, etc (Mei, 2014). Apple products have a life expectancy of at least 8-10 years (T, 2013). On the other hand, the life expectancy of a PC is between 4-6 years (T, 2013). It’s clear that Apple makes up for the cost by having its computers remain useful longer.
PCs are more at risk of viruses than Macs. Macs are very rarely prone to viruses, while battling these bugs is a challenge for PCs. PCs with Internet access are at a higher risk of being infected. Although some may beg to differ, ESET released the results of a study to address the awareness of cybercrime in the U.S. The study found that Macs are at a less risk of viruses than the PC (Mills, 2010). Unlike PC, Mac has built-in defenses to help keep users safe from malware without the hassle of constant alerts and sweeps...